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Wozz! Trio of Globally Inspired Cooking Sauces Win Big at National Food Awards
A Trio of Globally Inspired Cooking Sauces made by specialty foods company, Wozz! Kitchen Creations, won 3 Gold medals at the NYC Fancy Food Show sofi™ Awards. Considered top honors in the country, Wozz Winning Sauces include their newest release Korean Raspberry Gochujang BBQ Sauce, Vietnamese Green Tea and Mint Dipping Sauce and North African Chermoula Cooking Sauce. - May 12, 2022 - Wozz Kitchen Creations
IN BOLD PRINT. Closes $500K Pre-Seed Funding Round
IN BOLD PRINT., the first product sustainability scoring platform for ecommerce companies, today announced the close of a $500 thousand Pre-Seed financing round from Jimber Capital. The capital will further the development of IN BOLD PRINT.’s platform as it gains traction with early ecommerce... - April 28, 2022 - IN BOLD PRINT.
SmartRoutes Announces Release of Multi-Depot Product to Support National Organisations
SmartRoutes is pleased to announce the release of its multi-depot product for its customers to support national organisations with distributed teams. Recent research by the World Economic Forum indicates that last mile delivery is set to grow by 36% through the 2020’s. Without intervention... - April 09, 2022 - SmartRoutes
March 2022 - Coffee & Farming & Art & Space Travel
Free Fresh Gourmet Coffee - Rooster Farms is small permaculture farm & coffee roastery cross-pollinated with science and art. To celebrate a recent success resulting in the symbiosis of art and science, Rooster Farms is giving away free samples of their freshly roasted, small-batch coffee. - March 11, 2022 - Rooster Farms
Legendary Parsi Indian Culinary Entrepreneur Tanaz Godiwalla Brings "A Parsi Affair" Line of Condiments to North America
Condiments are based on secret heirloom recipes and bring the taste of Parsi food into kitchens around the world. Branded as "A Parsi Affair," she will begin with two varieties of condiments based on recipes perfected and handed down from generation to generation since 1969. - February 21, 2022 - A Parsi Affair
The Food Lovers Marketplace Relaunches Multi-Vendor E-Commerce Store
The Food Lovers Marketplace, an Australian-owned and operated venture, has relaunched in 2022 delivering a platform that is faster and easier to use for both customer and vendors. - January 21, 2022 - The Food Lovers Marketplace
SmartRoutes Announces Release of Out for Delivery to Support Same Day Delivery Operations
SmartRoutes is pleased to announce the release of its out for delivery feature set for its customers to support move into same day delivery market. - December 12, 2021 - SmartRoutes
SmartRoutes Announces Release of Delivery Experience Suite for International e-Commerce Providers
SmartRoutes is pleased to announce the release of its delivery experience suite product for its customers internationally. International research indicates that delivery experience is a growing demand for online retail sales customers with over 56% of logistics respondents saying customers want full visibility on their delivery.* - November 22, 2021 - SmartRoutes
Free of Fear - a New Trend in Fashion Accessories
Sustainable, one-of-a-kind luxury products celebrate the heroism of US Fire Fighters and help save the environment one-hose-at-a-time. Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts high school student Byron Matysek, 18, creatively upcycles decommissioned fire hoses into luxury fashion accessories. Two runs at the Chicago Fashion Show in Water Tower Place. - October 28, 2021 - Fuel Door Gloves LLC
High School Student Fights COVID One Glove at a Time with Fuel Door Gloves
Small pouch with disposable gloves mounts on vehicle fuel doors to protect gas station patrons. Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts high school student, Byron Matysek, 18, creates this innovative solution to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at gas stations. Gas stations, convenience stores, employers and branding specialists pick up innovative, US and International Patent Pending product solution, “Fuel Door Gloves.” - October 20, 2021 - Fuel Door Gloves LLC
Superior Foundation 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Superior Grocers held its Annual Foundation Golf Tournament on September 26th at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert. The Superior Foundation along with our many Vendor Partners raised over $400,000 to support Schools, Music & Arts, Health and Wellness, and Scholarships for higher... - October 02, 2021 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Gives Back to Our Future Generation
It was the first time that students were welcomed back to in-person teaching since the start of pandemic. Students arrived with bright smiles excited to return to campus along with a special surprise. Superior Grocers partnered with the Rialto Unified School District and provided Backpacks filled... - August 14, 2021 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Announces New Chief Operating Officer - Steve Fujimoto
Superior Grocers has named Steve Fujimoto, Chief Operating Officer, effective Aug. 16. In Steve’s new role, he will report directly to Richard Wardwell, President. Steve Fujimoto was Vice President of Retail Operations for the Portland Division of Albertsons in the northwest. He led the... - August 04, 2021 - Superior Grocers
Center City Market Grand Opening
Owner Sharon Burrows announced the official grand opening of Center City Market at 165 State Street in downtown Rochester. Center City Market is a neighborhood corner store with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and unique ambiance. Sharon’s heartfelt belief is that “Corner groceries are... - July 03, 2021 - Center City Market
Co-opportunity Market - Santa Monica’s Most Loved Grocer for the 7th Straight Year
Co-opportunity Market (Co-op) has once again been named Santa Monica’s most loved grocer. - June 19, 2021 - Co-opportunity Market
Buon Bambini Introduces Convenient Travel Case for Pouch Topper Universal Food Pouch Feeding Accessory
Good news for on-the-go parents. - April 11, 2021 - Buon Bambini
WholesaleItalianFood.com Launches New Website and Online Italian Food Marketplace
WholesaleItalianFood.com launches a new wholesale website and online marketplace that will deliver authentic, high quality Imported Italian foods to your home, restaurant, and/or business. The new upgraded WholesaleItalianFood.com website will offer registered business wholesale accounts, access to... - March 24, 2021 - Wholesale Italian Food
Retail Cart Sanitizing System (CSS-5000) Launched by Navis SaniTec, a Division of Navis TubeTex
Navis TubeTex is excited to announce the launch of its newest business division, Navis SaniTec, and the first of many industrial and commercial-based sanitation solutions, the CSS-5000 Cart Sanitation System. - February 18, 2021 - Navis Sanitec
So Cool Brands Joins the IX-ONE Product Data and Image Exchange
Organic Beverage Manufacturer, So Cool Brands has joined The Data’s Council’s IX-ONE, the industry’s product data and images exchange, providing customers with consistent, accurate and independently verified product information. “Reliable product information is critical for our retail partners successful category management, marketing and merchandising,” said Stephanie Brooke, co-founder of So Cool Brands. “Joining IX-ONE will help us provide world-class support." - January 28, 2021 - So Cool Brands Inc.
So Cool Thirst Quencher Available on Amazon
So Cool Thirst Quencher Organic Flavored Water Drinks is the first children's beverage brand in the U.S. to eliminate single use plastic straws. Their products are organic flavored water drinks designed for children that are packaged in paperboard cartons. The products taste great and have no sugar... - January 23, 2021 - So Cool Brands Inc.
So Cool Brands - Best Organic Children's Beverage Brand - North America, and Award for Excellence in Eco-Conscious Food Packaging
So Cool Brands is a brand which consumers can trust. The manufacturer of organic flavored water drinks for children, package their products in eco-conscious cartons and use paper straws. So Cool Brands recently won 2 awards in the LUXlife 2020 Food and Drink Awards: Best Organic Children's Beverage Brand - North America, and Award for Excellence in Eco-Conscious Food Packaging 2020. Stephanie Brooke, Co-founder, discusses what has driven this success. - December 25, 2020 - So Cool Brands Inc.
MyTreats Announces Launching of Its Super-Saving Mobile Application
ITZ MyTreats Sdn. Bhd. in collaboration with MyAngkasa Holdings Sdn Bhd. today announced the soft launch of its mobile app to support Malaysians on their daily groceries during this pandemic. The app allows Malaysians to redeem e-vouchers to get their essential items from the list of branded... - September 22, 2020 - ITZ MyTreats Sdn Bhd
Superior Grocers Opens New Location in Bakersfield
Superior Grocers opens new Store in Bakersfield located at 1115 Union Ave. This is the second location in Bakersfield. A full service supermarket featuring the largest selection of produce in Bakersfield, a brand new “Beer Cave” offering the coldest beer in Bakersfield, fresh quality... - August 07, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Gelatys Reinvents Gelato in Response to COVID-19
Gelatys, an artisanal gelato pop maker with headquarters in Miami, reinvents itself by launching a new product to adapt to a new market affected by the pandemic quickly. Since 2016, the brand has been capturing its customers' hearts with authentic, handcrafted pops made with premium and natural... - August 02, 2020 - Gelatys
Inventor Creates a Sustainable Long-Term Solution for Grocery Cart Sanitation with the Arch Cart Sanitizer
A team of inventors created an automated solution to grocery cart sanitation. Their focus is to eliminate the grocery cart wipes that end up in landfills each year. They took what they feel are some of the best technologies in other industries and incorporated them into the "Arch," an automated solution that uses less than 1.7 GPH of costly chemicals. The Arch is made of recycled materials, with American made products, and water-based sanitizer diluted on site. - July 28, 2020 - Arch Cart Sanitizer
Superior Grocers Permanent Hourly Employee Pay Rate Increase
In appreciation for their employees' hard work and dedication, Superior Grocers will implement a permanent $1 Pay Rate increase to all regular full-time and part-time employees, effective July 20, 2020. “We are grateful for the effort our employees continue to put forth to service our... - July 21, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Rebrands La Mirada Location to "The Market" by Superior
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, rebranded a small format store under a new banner, The Market by Superior. Traditionally known for their large stores and displays, the retailer rebranded the 29,000 sq. ft. store at 12721 Valley View Ave. - July 14, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Basia’s Pickles Joins Whole Foods Market as New Gourmet Supplier; Launches Additional Products
Texas Woman-Owned Small Business Proudly Becomes Part of the Whole Foods Market Product Selection - May 20, 2020 - Basia's Pickles, LLC
Superior Grocers Extends Temporary Hourly Employee Wage Increase
Superior Grocers announces they will extend the temporary Wage Increase for the Store and Warehouse hourly personnel through May 31st. “Our employees continue to work diligently to ensure their communities have access to the food and household supplies they need. Their continued commitment... - May 19, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Extends Temporary Hourly Employee $2.00/hr. Wage Increase
Superior Grocers announces they will extend the temporary $2.00 per hour Wage Increase for the Store and Warehouse hourly personnel through the May 15 Stay at Home Order. “We know that our employees have been working under strenuous times and want to acknowledge our incredible team for their... - April 18, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Installing Plexiglass Guards at All Check-Stands
Superior Grocers’ first priority is always the health and safety of their customers and employees and they are taking additional steps to protect you. -Plexiglass Guards are being installed at each Check-Stand at every location. -Social Distancing is being adhered to and signs are posted... - March 27, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers Hourly Employees Will Receive a $2.00/Hr. Wage Increase
Superior Grocers stores are working diligently to replenish their shelves during these extreme demands. Effective March 23, 2020, Superior Grocers will be increasing Store Hourly Employees temporarily by $2.00 per hour for the next four weeks. Superior Grocers recognizes the efforts during this... - March 24, 2020 - Superior Grocers
Makeena Awarded Placement in XRC Labs Cohort 9
Makeena®, the consumer insights and data platform that makes shopping for natural products more affordable and accessible, announced today that it has been accepted into Cohort 9 at XRC Labs. Based in New York City, XRC Labs is an innovation accelerator focused on the retail technology and... - March 05, 2020 - Makeena
Makeena Achieves B Corporation Certification Status
Sets High Bar for Loyalty and Rewards Organizations - February 20, 2020 - Makeena
The Year of the Cranberry
Move over acai, it’s cranberries time to shine. Cape Cod Select celebrates "The Year of the Cranberry" with big plans for 2020 and promoting whole frozen cranberries. - February 18, 2020 - Cape Cod Select
Small Gourmet Business, Basia’s Pickles, Launches Big Flavors at Texas Central Market Stores
Texas Business Releases New Products with Specialty Food Chain Owned by HEB - February 18, 2020 - Basia's Pickles, LLC
Roots & Vine Produce and Cafe: Green, Beans, Tomatoes, Coffee... WiFi and Body Butter?
Roots & Vine Produce and Café Inc. has a mission to "Connect Farmers to People & Reconnect People with Real Food." Debuting a cashless convenience market/café in Chicago, with a flagship location in partnership with Trinity Church of Chicago's Imani Village project, is also teaming up with Everyday Butterfly Home Spa Collection fundraising for their Grand Opening. - January 30, 2020 - Roots & Vine Produce and Cafe Inc.
The Club Price Introduces Special Savings for Food Orders of Any Size
Say Goodbye to the Incredible Bulk - The Club Price, a family-owned company offering dramatic savings on candies and snack items, is working to change the face of online ordering. Unlike other grocery and snack vendor, where consumer consumer must overbuy in bulk to secure volume prices, customers... - January 30, 2020 - The Club Price
Nichole LaCour Promoted to Vice President, Vending & Micro-markets at Team Saverino
Announcement of promotion of Nichole LaCour, in our Vending & Micro-Markets Division, from Sales Manager to Vice President. - December 25, 2019 - Saverino & Associates
Philly Vegan Pop Flea to End Its Successful Run with Three Vegan Holiday Markets
Since its launch in June 2016, V Marks the Shop’s Philly Vegan Pop Flea has been a community-building event to connect folks with vegan & veg-friendly businesses. From food to crafts, the Flea has been an all-inclusive marketplace to support individuals and small businesses by promoting... - November 08, 2019 - V Marks the Shop LLC
Former Unliver Executive Joins Gut-Health Startup Live Free Foods
Live Free Foods (www.eatlivefree.com) is a gut-health focused food brand, aimed at providing support and range of delicious, Low FODMAP certified products for the 46 million Americans suffering from IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Its new COO will help set Live Free Foods apart as a leader in the Gut Health market. - September 28, 2019 - Live Free Foods
Granny's Confections Introduces Macadamia Nut Brittle. Now Seven Great Flavors of Handmade Brittle.
Michigan owned and operated Granny's Confections has introduced an amazing new flavor of brittle. Macadamia Nut Brittle has joined their ever growing family of handmade brittle. Granny's Confections uses only the best ingredients. No artificial flavors of colors. All of their brittle is made and packaged by hand. Granny's Confections is growing. They are looking for retailers to carry this amazing product. Visit their website for more information. - June 10, 2019 - Granny's Confections
Practicing Conscious Consumption Has Benefits - Conure Herb-Infused Water Enhancers Help This Effort
How we spend our money, how we treat our time, how we make decisions in our purchases demonstrates how we think of ourselves, the environment, and society. A balanced life and security are outcomes of a lifestyle that practices conscious consumption along with wise consumer decisions. - April 12, 2019 - Conure
Caffe de Aromi Takes the Stage at the Thailand Coffee Fest 2019
Caffe de Aromi took the stage at the Thailand Coffee Fest 2019 which is considered the greatest coffee event in Southeast Asia. A festival which brings all of the amazing types of coffee, from its origin to the magical final taste that we all adore. - March 23, 2019 - Caffe de Aromi
Youthful Life, LLC Partners with UNFI and Azure Standard to Distribute Blazing Apple Cider Vinegar
World's Healthiest Superfoods Tonic - USDA Certified Organic. Blazing Apple Cider Vinegar is made with the "Mother," then steeped for 4-6 weeks to infuse 10 superfoods, including Garlic, Ginger, Onions, Lemons, Tangerines, Horseradish Root, Jalapenos, Turmeric, Thyme, and Honey. Then cold pressed to capture up to 90% of the micro-nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. - February 21, 2019 - Youthful Life
King Kullen Raises $28,465 for Long Island Cares/Harry Chapin Food Bank
King Kullen, America’s First Supermarket, recently came to the aid of Long Islanders in need by hosting a “Check Out Hunger” campaign in its stores, raising over $28,000. The money was donated to the Long Island Cares/Harry Chapin Food Bank, which has been serving the hungry on... - February 09, 2019 - King Kullen Grocery Company
Prock Operations™ Receives 2018 Outstanding Achievement in Solid Waste Management Award
Prock Operations Inc., a manufacturing company headquartered in St James, Missouri, received the Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District’s (ORSWMD) 2018 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Solid Waste Management. Carla Lee, Prock Operations Corporate Counsel, accepted the award on... - December 13, 2018 - Prock Operations
Makeena Named to the Inaugural List of Colorado Startup Power Ranked Companies
Makeena Ranked #1 in Martech by TiE Denver in the Inaugural Colorado Startup Power Company Rankings - December 10, 2018 - Makeena
Precycle Bringing Zero-Waste Organic Grocery Shopping to Brooklyn in the Fall of 2018
Precycle will open the first “Zero-Waste” shopping outlet in Brooklyn later this year, offering customers a way to reduce plastic consumption by offering food without packaging. - September 06, 2018 - Precycle, LLC
King Kullen Announces Executive Promotions
King Kullen Grocery Co., Inc. has announced a series of executive promotions involving five longtime employees. They are as follows: Richard Conger has been promoted to Vice President Perishables. A resident of Smithtown, NY, who joined King Kullen in 1999, Conger previously served as Director of... - July 19, 2018 - King Kullen Grocery Company